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Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.9 — Propelling a bodily substance or material - Penalties.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 1: Assault and Related Offenses, Utah Code.

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Propelling a bodily substance or material

Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.9

Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.

Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.9Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session

(1)(a) As used in this section: (1)(a)(i) "Bodily substance or material" means: (1)(a)(i)(A) saliva, blood, urine, semen, or fecal material; (1)(a)(i)(B) an infectious agent or a material that carries an infectious agent; or (1)(a)(i)(C) vomit or a material that carries vomit. (1)(a)(ii) "Infectious agent" means the same as that term is defined in Section 26B-7-201. (1)(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits propelling a bodily substance or material if the actor knowingly or intentionally throws or otherwise propels a bodily substance or material at another individual. (3)(a) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor. (3)(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if: (3)(b)(i) the bodily substance or material is the actor's saliva and the actor knows the actor is infected with HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C; or (3)(b)(ii) the bodily substance or material comes into contact with any portion of the other individual's face, including the eyes or mouth, or comes into contact with any open wound on the other individual's body. (4) If an offense committed under this section amounts to an offense subject to a greater penalty under another provision of state law than under this section, this section does not prohibit prosecution and sentencing for the more serious offense.

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What are the penalties for abuse of nitrous oxide in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, abuse of nitrous oxide carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for acceptance of bribe or bribery to prevent criminal prosecution in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, acceptance of bribe or bribery to prevent criminal prosecution carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for accident reports in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, accident reports carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for anhydrous ammonia is a precursor in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, anhydrous ammonia is a precursor carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for application for license or endorsement in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, application for license or endorsement carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for assault or threat of violence against a school employee in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, assault or threat of violence against a school employee carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for bribery of or receiving bribe by person in the business of selection, appraisal, or criticism of goods or services in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, bribery of or receiving bribe by person in the business of selection, appraisal, or criticism of goods or services carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for burglary of a vehicle in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, burglary of a vehicle carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for commercial obstruction in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, commercial obstruction carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for content of orders in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, content of orders carries up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

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